ID: DP6-VXY
Hura crepitans
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Colombia
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Date of birth
02/07/2022
Name
Dynamite Tree
Tree
Country
Colombia
Place of birth
Santa Marta
Coordinates
11° 11′ 31.95″ N
73° 51′ 41.63″ W
The important moments in your tree's life.
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
Nursery
Planted
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The important moments in your tree's life.
The scientific name of this species is Hura Crepitans. Crepitans is a Latin term that refers both to something that breaks, and to the noise this makes. The reason this word refers to our tree is because of its fruits, which when ripe literally explode, projecting the seeds at great speed up to 15-20 metres away (some say up to 50 metres, but this seems over the top to us). That’s why this tree is also called the Dynamite Tree.
With a tree that shoots its seeds like bullets, it’s best to keep your distance. And that’s not the only reason to be careful.The Dynamite Tree’s trunk is covered with thorns and all its parts contain a highly toxic substance, which can cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. Here, keeping the right distance is advice best heeded!
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2022
2032
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.